International Advocacy
and Justice
We speak on behalf of those silenced by repressions and work to ensure justice
International Advocacy
WE ARE WORKING ROUND THE CLOCK
to protect rights and freedoms, promote democratic values and support civil society
100+
formal and informal
briefings held
OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS
include research, policy formulation and informing through expert analysis
>100s
reports, policy papers and studies published by our experts
OUR MODE OF OPERATION
Providing first-hand updates from inside the country
to Western officials and the international community
FRF team and partners
Monitoring and documenting the state of civil society, human rights violations, and political persecution in Russia
Raising awareness about the Kremlin's prisoners of conscience, analyzing the effectiveness of sanctions, and providing a clear picture of what is happening in Russia
Developing scenarios
and action plans for improved outcomes
We envision a better future and what can get us there
Research, analytics, reports, opinions, reasoning, maps of the future, recommendations
we coordinate all the key stakeholders to advance our shared vision
We engage with
Politicians, officials, public figures, and international organizations — the UN, the OSCE, the Council of Europe, the U.S. Department of State, PACE, and others — all of whom are key decision-makers
We convene key decision-makers, facilitate negotiations and document improtant processes. This includes:
Expertise provided on-request — review and analysis of legislative proposals, introductions and references, due dilligence on regional actors
Public Campaigns — holding conferences to meet the community and discuss key issues; organizing rallies; conducting media campaigns; providing media outlets with facts and figures; promoting our analytics and reports at various conferences; participating in open dialogues and expert discussions
HIGH-LEVEL ENGAGEMENTS
- Private meetings
- Conferences and presentations
- Expert evaluation of legislative proposals
- Analysis and interpretation of events, social and political processes
- Developing and executing campaigns
Public Campaigns
- Media campaigns
- Media engagement
- Open dialogues
- Conferences and public speaking
- Public policy
areas of expertise
- Civil society
- Human rights in Russia
- Political prisoners
- Sanctions
- Development of democratic institutions
- Economy
- Sociology
"Our vision is a free, democratic, peaceful and prosperous Russia, reintegrated into the international community as a constructive and positive actor"
Natalia Arno, President, Free Russia Foundation
who we are
Empowering and coordinating global efforts for democracy in Russia
International Advocacy and Justice
Community support
Think tank
10
OFFICES
OFFICES
AND RESOURCE CENTERS
in 9 countries, including offices in Brussels, Belgium, and Washington, DC
10
years of
years of
advocacy work
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